Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join the Team of a progressive YMCA association located in vibrant Mercer County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.

The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they are from. To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization and leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, on the deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains active surveillance and control of the pool area in all job functions as assigned. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving. Walks the perimeter of the pool scanning the bottom before taking over the lifeguard stand.
2. Assist in department program development, administration, and management. Works with Aquatics Director to be innovative with department growth and new programming ideas.
3. Addresses member concerns, directs members to program areas or lane needs. Supports the overall Aquatic team.
4. Assists with swim lessons by instructing, conducting swim evaluations and ensuing proper level placement of participants, ensuring continued quality of programs by assisting with training and consistency of Aquatics staff in accordance with YMCA standards established by YMCA Swim Lesson Curriculum.
5. Serve in various aquatics roles as required (including Lifeguard, Deck Supervisor, & Swim Instructor). Dresses according to dress code policy – Required when guarding: Lifeguard Shirt, bathing suit, whistle, and PPE hip pack (when required).
6. Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Completes related reports, records, and audits as required. Assists in scheduling and running department Lifeguard and Swim Instructor in-service training.
7. Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. Compiles accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code for Aquatic Director review and submission.
8. Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
9. Performs chemical testing, as required, and takes appropriate action to maintain desired balance.
10. Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.
11. Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, interpersonal skills to interact effectively with individuals and groups regarding social and cultural diversity and the competency and flexibility to carry out job responsibilities as assigned.
12. Support the overall membership of the branch by conducting aquatics tours and acting as manager on duty when needed.
13. Partner with aquatics director to work towards achieving YMCA annual campaign department goals.
14. Performs other duties as assigned and during shift down time.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age of 18.
2. Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
3. Current YMCA or ARC Lifeguard or equivalent.
4. Ability to maintain certification-level of physical and mental readiness.
5. Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with YMCA standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility.

Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.